APPLE TREE HOUSE IS A STRIKING CONTEMPORARY HOME ON AN ELEVATED SITE WITH MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OVER LOUGH SWILLY AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE BEACH, LOCATED A SHORT DISTANCE FROM THE THRIVING COASTAL VILLAGE OF RATHMULLAN IN DONEGAL ALL ON APPROX. 0.81 HECTARES (2 ACRES) OR GROUNDS.
SPECIAL FEAURES
• Striking contemporary design
• Elevated site with direct access to the beach
• Recently restored to the highest quality
• Open plan kitchen/dining/living area with impressive outdoor terrace
• 5-bedroom residence extending to approx. 370 sq. m (3,983sq. ft)
• Excellent private gardens extending to approx. 0.81 Ha (2 Acres)
• Two storey solid oak outbuilding with potential for conversion
APPLE TREE HOUSE
Apple Tree House was originally built circa 1980's and was recently renovated to a more contemporary design and is cleverly laid out to take full advantage of the uninterrupted views of Lough Swilly.
A bright and spacious entrance hall with white wood panelled walls welcomes you to Apple Tree House. A large open plan contemporary kitchen/dining/sitting room at entrance level is the heart of the home and enjoys spectacular panoramic views of Lough Swilly through the vast floor to ceiling windows. The space opens up onto a spectacular sheltered terrace which provides an idyllic setting to relax and unwind or for sunny summer BBQ's.
Three luxurious ensuite bedrooms are on the entrance level. The sumptuous master suite is a complete haven of relaxation, complemented with an ensuite bathrooms and two walk in wardrobes.
A flight of stairs leads down to a spacious family room with exit on to a patio. From here one can reach two further bedrooms, one with direct access to the garden, a laundry rooms and a downstairs entrance hall.
GROUNDS
The house is reached through an imposing entrance on to a sweeping driveway. The privileged beach front property is perched on a slightly elevated site affording direct access to the sandy beach. Approx. 2 acres of grounds are Apple Tree House are graced with fine specimen trees, shrubbery, streams, stone pathways, and pristine lawns. A large pond takes center stage which features an island, reached via a bridge. A stone pathway leads to a raised gazebo situated perfectly to provide total privacy and unobstructed views if the lough. A second entrance leads to a two-storey solid oak outbuilding, with plenty of potential for converting into a fitness studio or extra guest accommodation, subject to the necessary planning permission.
LOCATION
Rathmullan village is a quaint seaside village on the western shores if Lough Swilly in County Donegal. Particularly known for its beautiful unspoilt 3km long sandy beach where you can enjoy swimming, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing and various other water sports. The area is popular with visitors which had lead to a vibrant café and food culture with excellent restaurants as well as the Five Star Rathmullan House Hotel and an abundance of holiday cottages.
The surrounding area offers many amenities including several golf courses within 40 minutes of the village at Portsalon, Otway and Buncrana which can be reached by the Swilly Ferry which operates services every 1 hour 20 minutes.
Walks can be enjoyed on the Ballyboe Loop, Meskenmeave Loop, and the Legland and Lurganboy Loop. Nearby town of Ramelton offers a variety of pubs and restaurants. Apple Tree House is an approx. 1 hour and 15-minute drive from the City of Derry Airport and approx. 2 hours 25 minutes from Belfast International Airport.